THERE IT IS! THE GAME WINNER! THE TOURNAMENT WINNER! 😱😱😱
CONNOR MCDAVID HAS WON IT FOR CANADA!!! #4Nations
It is hard not to get romantic about sports...
In one of the most anticipated rematches in recent memory, Team Canada had all the pressure in the world taking on USA in the 4 Nations Face-Off Finals after losing 3-1 in a hard fought defeat on Saturday.
This time, Team Canada got their revenge and won the championship in intense overtime.
Connor McDavid's golden goal in over time against the American was reminiscent of the legendary goal scored by future hall-of-famer Sidney Crosby 15 years earlier in the gold medal game of the 2010 Olympics.
Canada went on to strike first with a Connor McDavid goal, but the U.S. went on to score in every period for a thrilling 3-1 win. The loss didn't stop Canada from making the final, thanks to wins over Sweden and Finland, setting up a winner-take-all matchup with all the pressure of an Olympic final. Both players and fans completely latched their emotions to a completely new tournament, and the result was some top-tier hockey in the middle of the NHL season. - Yahoo Sports
McDavid's golden goal was more than just a tournament winner, it was a chance for Canada to stand up to their neighbors of the south amid all the political drama.
Crosby passing the torch to the best player in hockey was so fitting.
For years "Sid the Kid" dominated and defined Canadian hockey stepping up in the most opportune moments on the international stage.
Now, it is time for McDavid to do the same, and fans could expect many more of these game winners in the future.
